Over the years since becoming a member, when I send a PM, I'll include my first name. I view it more like an email, rather than an anonymous post and, unless it's a whole flame war, just basic courtesy.

This just doesn't seem to be case from some posters who have messaged me over the years (yes, there are some of the fanbase who want a more intimate relationship with the legend that is MTP).

What say we? Should there be a wee bit of courtesy on a professional forum or am I just being a grumpy sod?

I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond

I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond

Well, my contribution to this debate is, it depends. I have never used my first name in a PM, (No it's not John) not that I have sent PM's to many people (three I think, and they were replies to their PM). I would not want to use my real name. I have received PM's though, some nice, some not so, including abuse/profanities etc via PM's. So, overall I am happier being under the radar.

I usually sign off with my first name but like Herb says, if it's someone I've no knowledge of might keep more incognito... Not keen on PM's being sent for stuff that either already has or easily could be discussed on the board #Trio #Diamond